Railways and ports are to better connect Argentina’s mining regions to the Atlantic.
On the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York, the United States and Argentina announced a joint initiative to improve links between Argentina’s mining regions and Atlantic ports. Under the Andes-Atlantic Corridor initiative, the two countries aim to modernize railways, waterways, ports and power grids. The focus is on lithium and copper, as well as oil and gas.
The U.S. export credit agency EXIM and Argentina have also agreed on a financing framework of up to $7 billion by 2027 for infrastructure and productive capacity. So far, no specific funding commitments for mining projects have been announced under the framework.
The initiative builds on existing cooperation on raw materials. U.S. officials held talks with Argentina’s mining industry in 2024. In February 2026, the two countries signed a framework agreement on critical minerals. A U.S. delegation is due to visit the provinces of Jujuy and Salta in October to explore potential corridor projects.
According to the U.S. Geological Survey, Argentina and the United States are tied for fourth place worldwide in lithium reserves. Australia, Chile and China, however, produce considerably more lithium. To make better use of its resources, which also include rare earth occurrences, Argentina is increasingly seeking international partnerships and investment.
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